Chapter 504: Testing

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Just as Xia Wan was about to walk in and take a look at the embroidery works, a

short and fat old man walked out from behind a screen on the other side.

Old Tao, why are you here? the short and fat old man asked the elder who had come earlier.

I went to the newly opened bookstore today, Old Tao said with a smile. I was hoping to find some good works, but I didnt expect to find a treasure.

Thats right! Old Tao said as he gestured in Xia Wans direction. Here, its this little girl!

Young lady, I still dont know your name, Old Tao realized something after he finished speaking and quickly said to Xia Wan.

Xia Wan bowed to the two elders and said, My name is Xia Wan. Im a

third-year student from the county high school.

This is my cla.s.smate, Liu Hua, Xia Wan did not forget to introduce Liu Hua.

Although Liu Hua was still a little nervous, she still bowed respectfully to the two elders.

Old Zhao sized Xia Wan up before saying to Old Tao, You brought two middle school students here

Old Zhao did not continue, but Xia Wan could clearly hear the meaning behind his words.

He was obviously doubting whether Xia Wan and the others, as mere high school students, could appreciate these works of art.

Xia Wan could understand Old Zhaos meaning, and Old Tao could understand it too.

He quickly walked toward Old Tao and whispered something to him.

Xia Wan didnt mind and just waited quietly.

These artists had always thought highly of themselves.

The reason why there werent many guests in this gallery was partly because of the poor location, but more because the artists were picky about their guests.

This was also one of the important reasons why the early development of the domestic art industry was difficult.

After Old Zhao heard Old Taos words, he first looked at Xia Wan with slight surprise. Then, his expression changed slightly, like a child who had thought of a bad idea.

Old Zhao said to Xia Wan and Liu Hua, Young ladies, please take a seat over there. Ill be right back.

Xia Wan and Liu Hua nodded at Old Zhao. They saw the short and fat old man excitedly crawl behind the screen.

Old Tao smiled awkwardly at Xia Wan and Liu Hua. Old Zhao rarely comes into contact with others. His personality is a little strange. Please dont mind him.

Youre worrying too much. We wont take it to heart, Xia Wan shook her head at Old Tao.

Thats good, thats good, Old Tao said as he glanced behind the screen.

Not long after, Old Zhao had already run out excitedly with a small box in his hands.

Old Tao didnt know whether to laugh or cry.

Xia Wan saw the difference in Old Taos expression and guessed that Old Zhao was probably testing them.

She didnt care.

She was here for the books that Old Tao had mentioned, so she didnt really care if she could pa.s.s these small tests.

Old Zhao brought the box in front of Xia Wan. Little girl, take a look at whats inside first.

Old Zhao opened the box and showed the contents to Xia Wan.

Xia Wan and Liu Hua looked at the box at the same time.

Inside was a small piece of fabric that looked like a ribbon.

The fabric was only the size of half a palm and looked like it was cut from some clothing.

Liu Hua looked at the fabric and frowned. She did not speak for a long time.

Xia Wan was also staring at the fabric, as if she was thinking about something.

Old Zhao looked at Old Tao proudly as if he had defeated him.

Old Tao was helpless. He could only shake his head and sigh.

After a while, Xia Wan and Liu Hua did not say a word. Old Tao quickly stepped forward to help. Old Zhao, this thing of yours is rare to begin with. Let the two girls see it. They might not have seen it before.

Old Zhao took the box back and closed the lid with a bang.

I told you two little girls wouldnt know anything. Youre exaggerating! Old Zhao said and was about to put away the box.

Sir, can you let me see the fabric inside again? Xia Wan asked.

Old Zhao subconsciously hid the box by his side. What do you want? Didnt you just see it?

Could it be that you really recognize this thing? Old Zhao said suspiciously, obviously not believing that Xia Wan could really recognize this treasure.

Xia Wan did not answer him directly. She just turned to Old Zhao and said, I want to take another look to confirm it.. Is that okay?